JOB DESCRIPTION

About Audubon

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.

Position Summary:

In pursuit of Audubon”s conservation mission, the Data & Technology team partners with programmatic and business teams across the organization to develop and deploy enterprise data systems and data-driven practices at the scale needed to achieve our ambitious goals. The Senior Manager, Strategic Data Products and Programs will play a key role in developing and managing complex, multi-year digital transformation efforts and enterprise-level data product development to deliver impactful technical solutions that meaningfully contribute toward Audubon’s mission for hemispheric bird conservation.

The Senior Manager will be part the Data Strategy and Measurement team within Data & Technology and will work in close partnership with the other Data & Technology sub-teams including Data Engineering, Data Analytics, and Enterprise GIS; other Technology Teams including the Digital Products, Information Technology, and Business Systems; and key partners including the Office of Strategy Integration and Audubon’s Science team. This role will also engage and support cross-functional collaborations across Audubon, including Conservation, Marketing and Communications, Development, Finance, Government Affairs, Equity Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB), and others.

A successful candidate will have significant strengths in technical and engineering delivery, project management, product management, change management, and communication among technical and non-technical stakeholders, as well as comfort and familiarity with a broad range of data engineering, software engineering, and data analytics tools, methods, and frameworks. This position reports to the Senior Director of Data Strategy & Measurement within the Audubon Data & Technology team.

This is a hybrid position based in Audubon’s New York City or Washington, DC offices. We will also consider remote candidates within the United States.

Interested candidates must attach a cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

Examples of initiatives that the position will support are:

• Modernization of Audubon’s data and digital science products, such as the Christmas Bird Count, that engage with tens of thousands of supporters, bird lovers, and activists across the hemisphere.
• Managing and supporting development of enterprise data products that track and report the scale and depth of Audubon’s hemispheric conservation efforts; sharing results and insights to support internal program management and external storytelling about our work and impact.
• Developing and managing data products that support effective data strategy, governance, cataloging, and observability.

Compensation:

Salary range based on geo-differentials:

• $106,000-$132,000/year = National
• $119,000-$149,000/year = Alaska, CA (not San Francisco), Connecticut, D.C., Chicago, Oyster Bay, NY
• $132,000-$165,000/year = NYC (not Oyster Bay), San Francisco, Seattle

Additional Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Serve as a skilled manager within Audubon Technology with primary responsibility for developing and managing strategic data products and technical programs, such as modernizing digital science platforms and promoting impact measurement, reporting, insights and data storytelling about our work in alignment with Flight Plan, Audubon’s strategic plan for hemispheric bird conservation.
• Manage end-to-end technical program and product lifecycles including development roadmaps on complex multi-year, multi-stakeholder initiatives, including requirements gathering and translating functional requirements to technical requirements
• Coordinate and facilitate technical project management and delivery activities across staff and contracted engineers, other technical resources, and non-technical stakeholders; Create and manage project issue tickets and assignments in Jira, facilitate sprint planning and other Agile best practices
• Manage data product development, facilitate user testing, demonstration, and feedback cycles with stakeholder teams. Manage troubleshooting, bug fixes, and bottlenecks to promote efficient and effective development cycles.
• Directly implement low-code/no-code features and manage content within strategic data products to support users and contribute to data product feature development and implementation efforts
• Proactively act to build and facilitate strong, collaborative partnerships among technical teams and non-technical stakeholders across the Audubon network.
• Collaborate with Technology colleagues to appropriately administer software, tools and applications related to strategic data products and workflows.
• Maintain and foster culture of safety.
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics/Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• At least 8 years of experience in technical program management or technical delivery, with a proven track record of successfully leading and delivering large, complex, and high-impact programs. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with data and product engineering teams and possessing a strong grasp of technical concepts such as system architecture, cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), ETL processes including use of data integrations and data services, and DevOps best practices.
• Demonstrated experience applying technical coordination and project management best practices using tools such as Jira required. PMP or other relevant certification preferred.
• Clear track record of success taking data and digital product ideas from concept to design to execution and linking objectives and outcomes to strategic goals. Demonstrated experience managing product and project lifecycles, developing product roadmaps, defining and prioritizing features, and translating functional requirements to technical requirements.
• Experience in developing and/or managing data products and processes that support organizational data strategy and governance, including information management/knowledge management, data cataloging, and data observability tools.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to understand and apply product needs and requirements from a diverse set of organizational stakeholders, and to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and facilitate effective technical execution and change management without direct authority. This includes working with product managers, designers, and other business stakeholders.
• Experience managing expectations and communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from individual contributors to executive leadership.
• Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating technical and business risks, as well as a history of successfully navigating ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Ability to anticipate bottlenecks, identify opportunities for process improvement, and connect short-term deliverables to long-term business goals.
• Demonstrated experience preparing effective written materials, presentations, and other documentation and communication materials for internal and external audiences.
• Expertise in utilizing Airtable or equivalent low-code/no-code development platforms for enterprise-level information management, knowledge management, or other data product development is required.
• Familiarity with modern data infrastructure tools such as cloud data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, etc), data integration tools (Fivetran, Airflow), business intelligence tools (PowerBI, Sigma, etc), CRM systems (Salesforce, Everyaction), and SQL, Python, R, or other coding languages for data science and/or data engineering is required.
• Curiosity to stay on the cusp of software and product trends in non-profits and the greater tech industry.
• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
• Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.

This position is represented by the Communication Workers of America (CWA).

National Audubon Society Competencies: This role will also be accountable to apply and develop the following competencies.

Fostering Relationships: Build trust, mutual respect, and understanding through regular and genuine interactions while promoting a positive and inclusive environment.

Analytical Thinking: Recognize and value diverse perspectives and experiences in data analysis to foster a more comprehensive and equitable approach to problem-solving.

Creativity and Innovation: Leverage creativity and imagination to generate new insights and solutions while embracing diverse ideas and approaches that foster innovation.

Facilitating Change: Work with others to explore innovative approaches to problem-solving while promoting inclusivity, equity, accessibility, and belonging in the change process.

Team Leadership: Communicate vision and engage others or the team to solve problems while valuing diverse perspectives and fostering inclusivity.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.

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